Fundamental rights such as the right to freedom of expression and the right to a fair trial can come in conflict with each other. Publican bans placed on the court proceedings are meant to protect those involved in the trial, but they can infringe on the rights of freedom of expression and press freedom in the process.

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) presented a discussion about the state of access to information in Canada on May 10, 2011, sponsored by NOW Magazine. CBC Radio One's The Current's Anna Maria Tremonti hosted, with expert panellists Ottawa Deputy Bureau Chief Dean Beeby of the Canadian Press, former Information Commissioner John Reid and investigative journalist with CTV's W5, Paula Todd. Here are some video excerpts from the event.

CJFE hosted a discussion about the state of access to information in Canada on May 10, sponsored by NOW Magazine. With the generous support of ScribbleLive, CJFE live blogged an event for the first time! If you missed the event, you can read live feed of the discussion here.

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) will host a panel discussion on access to information at the NOW Lounge in downtown Toronto on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, as part of the NOW Talks series, which brings together unique individuals for an evening of compelling conversation. Follow us online via our live blog!

CJFE's second annual Review of Free Expression in Canada looks at the important free expression issues affecting Canadians. The report covers topics including Wikileaks, access to information, the G20 Summit violations, Hate speech and a special 30th Anniversary article about CJFE’s history. You can also read CJFE’s report card for the government including grades from A- to F-.

Leading up to Canada’s May 2 federal election, CJFE encouraged you to ask your local candidates about their stance on critical free expression issues. Each week CJFE posted questions which we invited our readers to e-mail, call or write to their candidates.

Ahead of Canada’s May 2 federal election, CJFE encourages you to ask your local candidates about their stance on critical free expression issues. Each week CJFE will post questions which you can e-mail, call or write to your candidates. We’d love to know what they say, and what your thoughts are too.

One year following his death, CJFE remembers Cameroonian journalist Ngota Ngota Germain Cyrille, a.k.a. Bibi Ngota. He died while in police custody at Kondengui prison in the capital city Yaoundé, Cameroon, on April 22, 2010.

Ahead of Canada’s May 2 federal election, CJFE encourages you to ask your local candidates about their stance on critical free expression issues. Each week CJFE will post questions which you can e-mail, call or write to your candidates. We’d love to know what they say, and what your thoughts are too.

Ahead of Canada’s May 2 federal election, CJFE encourages you to ask your local candidates about their stance on critical free expression issues. Each week CJFE will post questions which you can e-mail, call or write to your candidates. We’d love to know what they say, and what your thoughts are too.